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Date November 2018 Marks available 2 Reference code 18N.3.HL:.tz0.7
Level Higher Level Paper Paper 3 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Distinguish Question number 7 Adapted from N/A

Question

State an example of a performance goal in sport.

[1]
a.

Distinguish between cognitive and somatic anxiety.

[2]
b.

Outline two relaxation techniques used to reduce anxiety.

[2]
c.

Markscheme

eg personal best ✔

Accept any appropriate example containing reference to judgement against a self-referenced numeric value.

a.

b.

progressive muscular relaxation (PMR) reduces muscular tension ✔

breathing techniques can control heart rate and respiratory rate, reducing tension ✔

biofeedback can be used to monitor somatic symptoms ✔

self-talk ✔

mental imagery ✔

thought stopping ✔

music ✔

Award [1 max] for list.

Accept other techniques as appropriate.

c.

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Option B: Psychology of sports » B.3. Mental preparation for sports » B.3.6. Distinguish between cognitive and somatic anxiety.
Option B: Psychology of sports » B.3. Mental preparation for sports
Option B: Psychology of sports

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